La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash | La Roche-Posay
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Lipikar AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash | La Roche-Posay”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium laureth sulfate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCoco-betaine~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePolysorbate 20~2–3%
Peg-200 glyceryl stearate~1.6–2.5%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateNiacinamide~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideMannose~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.6–1.4%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateVitreoscilla ferment~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycol distearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateAcrylates copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCocamide mea~0.15–0.55%
Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.1–0.4%
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyquaternium-11~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-11Propylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium chloride~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine, Polysorbate 20, Peg-200 glyceryl stearate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Niacinamide, Mannose, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Vitreoscilla ferment, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycol distearate, Acrylates copolymer, Citric acid, Cocamide mea, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Pentylene glycol, Polyquaternium-11, Propylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| La Roche-PosayLipikar AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash | La Roche-PosayYOUR PRODUCT | SVRSebiaclear Cleansing Cream | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | CetaphilGentle Skin Cleanser - Dry to Normal, Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 80% | 78% |
| Price | $13.99 | $16.10+$2.11 | $7.16−$6.83 | $9.44−$4.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Gluconate | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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